Nissan Truck MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

Name: Nissan Truck EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year (1985–1997)
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EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Nissan Truck model year from 1985 to 1997 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Truck has been offered with 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1986 (up to 27 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Nissan Truck fuel economy by year

Year	Combined	Engines	Median used price	For sale
1997	16–20 MPG	2.4L 4-cyl	—	—
1996	16–21 MPG	2.4L 4-cyl	—	—
1995	15–21 MPG	2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl	—	—
1994	15–22 MPG	2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl	—	—
1993	15–22 MPG	2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl	—	—
1992	15–22 MPG	2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl	—	—
1991	15–22 MPG	2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl	—	—
1989	11–21 MPG	2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl	—	—
1988	11–21 MPG	2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl	—	—
1987	11–21 MPG	2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl	—	—
1986	11–27 MPG	2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl	—	—
1985	13–27 MPG	2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl	—	—

1997 Nissan Truck: engines & MPG

The 1997 Truck was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 20 MPG.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	23	20 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	21	19 MPG
Truck 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	18	16 MPG

1996 Nissan Truck: engines & MPG

The 1996 Truck was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	24	21 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	21	19 MPG
Truck 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	18	16 MPG

1995 Nissan Truck: engines & MPG

The 1995 Truck was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	24	21 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	23	20 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	20	18 MPG
Truck 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	19	17 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	20	17 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	14	17	15 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	17	15 MPG

1994 Nissan Truck: engines & MPG

The 1994 Truck was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 22 MPG.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	20	24	22 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	18	24	20 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	22	19 MPG
Truck 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	20	18 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	22	18 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	18	16 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	14	18	15 MPG

1993 Nissan Truck: engines & MPG

The 1993 Truck was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 22 MPG.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	25	22 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	24	20 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	21	18 MPG
Truck 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	20	18 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	22	18 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	14	18	15 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	17	15 MPG

1992 Nissan Truck: engines & MPG

The 1992 Truck was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 22 MPG.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	25	22 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	24	20 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	22	19 MPG
Truck 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	20	18 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	22	18 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	18	16 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	14	18	15 MPG

1991 Nissan Truck: engines & MPG

The 1991 Truck was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 22 MPG.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	21	25	22 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	24	20 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	22	19 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	22	18 MPG
Truck 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	20	18 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	18	16 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	14	18	15 MPG

1989 Nissan Truck: engines & MPG

The 1989 Truck was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 21 MPG.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	24	21 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	18	22	20 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	24	20 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	22	18 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	19	17 MPG
Truck 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	19	17 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	14	17	15 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	13	15	14 MPG
Truck Cab Chassis 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	13	13	13 MPG
Truck Cab Chassis 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	11	12	11 MPG

1988 Nissan Truck: engines & MPG

The 1988 Truck was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 21 MPG.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	24	21 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	18	22	20 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	24	20 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	22	18 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	19	17 MPG
Truck 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	19	17 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	14	17	15 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	15	14 MPG
Truck Cab Chassis 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	13	13	13 MPG
Truck Cab Chassis 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	11	12	11 MPG

1987 Nissan Truck: engines & MPG

The 1987 Truck was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 21 MPG.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	24	21 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	23	20 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	19	17 MPG
Truck 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	21	17 MPG
Truck 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	19	16 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	14	17	15 MPG
Truck 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	14	15	14 MPG
Truck Cab Chassis 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	12	13	13 MPG
Truck Cab Chassis 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	11	11	11 MPG

1986 Nissan Truck: engines & MPG

The 1986 Truck was EPA-rated in 15 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 11 to 27 MPG.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
Truck 2WD	2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	26	30	27 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	29	25 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	24	21 MPG
Truck 2WD (new Version)	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	23	20 MPG
Truck 2WD (new Version)	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	23	20 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	18	20	19 MPG
Truck 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	20	18 MPG
Truck 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	20	18 MPG
Truck 2WD (new Version)	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	22	18 MPG
Truck 2WD (new Version)	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	20	18 MPG
Truck 4WD (new Version)	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	19	17 MPG
Truck 4WD (new Version)	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	19	16 MPG
Truck Cab Chassis 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	14	14	14 MPG
Truck Cab Chassis 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	13	14	13 MPG
Truck Cab Chassis 2WD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	11	11	11 MPG

1985 Nissan Truck: engines & MPG

The 1985 Truck was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 27 MPG.

Version	Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Hwy	Combined
Truck 2WD	2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	26	30	27 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	24	29	26 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	23	29	25 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	24	21 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	23	20 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	18	20	19 MPG
Truck 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	18	21	19 MPG
Truck 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	20	18 MPG
Truck 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	20	17 MPG
Truck Cab Chassis 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	14	14	14 MPG
Truck Cab Chassis 2WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	13	14	13 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Nissan Truck get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Truck range from 20 to 27 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1986 model year.

What engines does the 1997 Nissan Truck have?

The 1997 Truck was EPA-rated with 2.4L 4-cyl engines — see the 1997 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Nissan Truck require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of October 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Nissan Truck EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/nissan/truck.

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